Transportation Engineering Director
About The Position
Bowman has an opportunity for a Transportation Engineering Director to join our team in West Palm Beach, FL. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required.
- Fifteen or more (15+) years of professional consulting and/or related DOT or transportation design experience to include a minimum of five (5) years project management experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) Registration required.
- Professional Transportation Operations Engineer (PTOE) required.
- Demonstrated technical experience with a wide range of transportation projects and experience serving clients required.
- Experience with processing transportation studies and designs in relevant counties/municipalities required.
- Thorough understanding of municipal and DOT codes and regulations required.
- Valid state driver's license and ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle check or reliable form of transportation to/from the office and/or project site strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform work under very limited guidance requiring the need to exercise independent judgement and discretion on a continual basis.
- Position will include direct supervisory responsibility of staff to include hiring decisions, direction and delegation of work assignments, performance and evaluation, training and development, employee relations and disciplinary issues, compensation, and termination decisions.
- Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.
- Guide management team of Team Leads and Project Managers in the direction, management and supervision of transportation engineering team.
- Lead the administrative, technical, and management techniques applied on projects throughout the department/team to ensure consistently successful completion, on time and within budget.
- Develop processes and provide input on achieving company and office operational excellence while growing region and office.
- Continually market the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
- Interact with clients, prepare new contract proposals, change orders, and attend project meetings.
- Lead and manage current project teams from bid until completion, while looking to obtain future business and performing own project duties.
- Mentor and direct junior staff, coordinate with project managers, and be responsible for goal setting and performance management of engineering team.
- Provide work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
- Keep current on transportation engineering trends and developments to recommend changes in program or design methods.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
